Unmanned Systems News & Articles

The latest unmanned systems news for UAV, UAS, UGV, USV, UUV, drones and robotics. Articles on product launches and technological advances in unmanned and autonomous design, research and manufacture.

Partnership to Introduce Drone-in-a-Box Solution

The Optimus System from Ondas is an end-to-end, fully-automated UAS to be deployed in partnership with Skyfire as urban drone infrastructure, supporting public safety and DFRs

Aug 03, 2023
New Long-Range HD Thermal Camera Released

Sierra-Olympia introduces the Ventus HD6-2.4 and Ventus HD6-0.6 with features including a 27k hour long-life camera core, long-range optical zoom and 6-micron pixel pitch

Aug 03, 2023
Hexagon Equips Fully Autonomous Road Trains

Hexagon's autonomous solutions stack will be at the center of an autonomous haulage solution developed for MinRes’ flagship Onslow Iron project in Western Australia

Aug 02, 2023
Mini Shark UAV Showcased at IDEF

UKRSPECSYSTEMS has showcased the new Mini Shark UAV at the IDEF 2023 exhibition in Istanbul

Aug 02, 2023
Ramco Systems Launch Aviation Suite V5.9.6

Ramco Systems has released Aviation Suite V5.9.6 aimed at driving efficiency through improved usability and enhanced digital capabilities for aviation enterprises

Aug 02, 2023
Royal Mail Launches Drone Deliveries in Orkney

The Orkney I-Port operation will be the first drone delivery project able to be conducted on a permanent basis, and will utilize fully electric drones carrying payloads up to 6kg

Aug 02, 2023
Partnership to Develop Command & Control for Urban UAS

NASA will work with uAvionix to conduct research and development of commercial UAS Command and Control (C2) systems utilizing internet-based infrastructure and air traffic control frequencies

Aug 01, 2023
Partner Selected for Royal Mail Delivery Project

Skyports Drone Services’ new partner Speedbird Aero is making its debut for the Orkney I-Port operation, a drone delivery project that will now involve multirotor DLV-2 aircraft with 16km range and 6kg capacity

Aug 01, 2023
Advanced PCB Reflow Soldering Capabilities Announced

San Francisco Circuits has announced the launch of advanced printed circuit board reflow soldering capabilities, a technique which allows the assembly of complex PCBs with a high component density

Aug 01, 2023
Transport Canada SFOC Granted to Support Wildfire Suppression

Draganfly has been granted the Transport Canada Special Flight Operations Certificate for wildfire suppression operations, authorizing BVLOS drone operations at altitudes exceeding 400 feet

Aug 01, 2023
New Long-Endurance VTOL Drone Platform Launched

T-DRONES' VA25 features Level 6 wind resistance and is capable of a flight time of 2.5 hours with a 1 kg payload

Aug 01, 2023
Autonomous Navigation System Selected for New Low-Emission USV

USV AS chooses Maritime Robotics Autonomous Navigation System for its first USV, a 24 meter long vessel for subsea work, to enable uncrewed navigation

Jul 31, 2023
F3322 ASTM Certification for First Responder sUAS

Archer First Response Systems has completed F3322-22 ASTM certification, using Drone Rescue System’s DRS-25 parachute recovery system on Freefly’s Alta X, for first response drone deployment operations

Jul 31, 2023
AUV Homing & Docking Solution from Underway Submarine

L3Harris and partners have successfully developed and integrated a homing and docking solution that enables the autonomous launch and recovery of an AUV from an underway submarine

Jul 31, 2023
Meller Optics Introduces Flat Sapphire Windows for Hypersonic Aircraft & Weapons

Flat Sapphire Windows by Meller Optics feature Mohs 9 hardness, can withstand temperatures up to 1,000ºC, pressures to 10,000 psi, and are chemically inert, impervious to water, and extremely abrasion resistant

Jul 30, 2023
Counter-UAS & Drone Detection Systems for Military & Civilian Security

IXI Electronic Warfare's scalable drone detectors and signal jammers are ideal for first responders, perimeter and critical infrastructure protection, and forward operating bases

Jul 28, 2023
Most Read Articles on UST This Week

Here’s our round-up of the five most read articles on UnmannedSystemsTechnology.com this week

Jul 28, 2023
Edge Autonomy to Expand Production

Edge Autonomy is establishing a new manufacturing facility to increase production capacity, facilitate support to local customers, and contribute to the technological and economic growth of northern Alabama

Jul 28, 2023
On-The-Move Counter-UAS System Exhibited at IDEF

The FELIX On-The-Move Counter-UAS System by Meteksan Defence has been developed for the detection, tracking and neutralization of mini/micro drones and Kamikaze UAVs

Jul 28, 2023
Currawong Velocity ESC Selected by AeroVironment

Currawong Engineering to supply Velocity Electronic Speed Controllers for the JUMP-20 UAS by AeroVironment Inc.

Jul 27, 2023
Draganfly Unveils New Precision Delivery System

The system provides a drop-down winch for safe and precise delivery, a quick-release delivery box for efficient unloading, and POV cameras for enhanced situational awareness

Jul 27, 2023
US Army to Receive Black Hornet Nano-UAVs

Weighing just 33g, nearly silent, and with a flight time up to 25 minutes, the combat-proven, pocket-sized Black Hornet PRS transmits live video and HD still images back to the operator

Jul 27, 2023
Portable Electronic Attack System Showcased

MERT, the New Electronic Attack System of Turkish Armed Forces, is currently being exhibited by Meteksan Defence at IDEF 2023

Jul 27, 2023
Reventec Set to Make DSEI Debut

Alongside their capacitive liquid level sensors, programmable temperature sensors and configurable position sensors on display, Reventec will reveal new products at DSEI demonstrating their expertise in developing rugged, highly customizable sensors

Jul 26, 2023
Marine Corps Achieves Flight Milestone with MQ-9A UAS

The US Marine Corps (USMC) 20,000 flight hours with the MQ-9A represent an impressive accomplishment in the field of unmanned aviation

Jul 26, 2023
IATA & ICAO Designator Codes for Cargo Drone Airline

Dronamics has secured IATA and ICAO designator codes, enabling the cargo drone airline to be officially recognized as an airline entity

Jul 26, 2023
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